Celebrities in the Kitchen: 16 Famous People Who Have Been Chefs or Cooks

Here’s a list of famous actors, artists, film directors, and other celebrities who have been either been chefs or cooks or are passionate about cooking. Quite a few of the names will surprise you. Celebrities Who’ve Worked Professionally as Chefs or Cooks 1....

EXCELLENCE FOR ALL SENSES, “Il Mercato”

The local markets are the center of life in Italian towns and villages. Usually the markets are located in the heart of the village. A multi-sensorial experience that you cannot miss as it offers the opportunity to...

Wine Infused Chocolate Truffles...All Napa Napa Napa Hey!

In the hubbub of the Chocolate Show (2007), I had paid only scant attention to what J.Emanuel Chocolatier (who happen to be from New Jersey like me) had to offer.10 days ago while shopping at my local Whole Foods, I run into Tad Van Leer of J.Emanuel who on this Saturday was...

Starbucks plans to close 600 U.S. stores, fire 12,000

I am quite surprised by this. Just yesterday while I was driving back from dinner, I saw two starbucks that I have not noticed before. In Vancouver it seems like Starbucks is more prevalent than ever, but I guess...

A taste of luxury in the French Caribbean

Eating out is never exactly a chore in mainland France, and the visitor is in for just as much of a culinary delight on the French Caribbean island of St Barth.There are over 50 restaurants mentioned in the excellent...

Virginia's First Green Ice Cream

Perfect Flavor opens online at www.perfectflavor.com and in Waynesboro, Virginia. Perfect Flavor delivers gourmet ice cream, made to order in single batches, using seasonal local and organic ingredients to ice cream lovers across the America."Perfect Flavor ice cream is...

Italian Biscotti Traditions

My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Puglia Italy in 1912. Like many Italians they brought their culture, traditions and recipes. Our family has especially enjoyed our traditional Christmas Eve...

Davos, A World Class Resort Welcomes The World Economic Forum

Davos Switzerland hosts this annual business community meeting this year from January 23rd-January 27th. Business, political and intellectual leaders from all over the world give their views on the issues that...

Doggie Style: Canines Join Humans on Fashion Catwalk

Every time I think I've got a handle on Japanese culture, something like this comes along and makes me start all over again. So now we're not only leaving animals hundreds of thousands of dollars when we die, but...

Coffee Is A Lifestyle In The Italian Bar

The story of coffee began in the East, in about 400 B.C. The first coffee traders were the inhabitants of Ethiopia. The trade then moved to the southernmost part of the Arabian Peninsula. Later, Yemen became the...

Celebrity polar bear Knut is one

Not only is "cute Knut" the polar bear - abandoned at birth by his mother - now in rude health as he marks his first birthday, he has an army of fans and the honour of being a massive marketing success."Children's...

The Rise of Gourmet Canteens: 'Eat Well, Work Well' by Rhymer Rigby

If there is something left from my European upbringing, it is the importance of food as a way to create a convivial setting. In 'Gourmet canteens give workers food for thought', Rhymer Rigby offers a few examples of how British companies have turned what used to be cafeterias...

Salt Of The "Oval" Silhouette :: Oblate Spheroid

"There is Sea Salt and then there is "See Salt". Many love to experiment with different types of salt this great Earth provides while others don't get much farther than ripping open the paper packets or breaking the...

Britney picked luxurious rehab center

This sounds like the Mohonk Lodge near NYC - just a modern version."MALIBU, Calif. - Gourmet meals, masseuses, 500-thread-count sheets and private rooms with a fireplace and a view of one of the city's most exclusive beaches. It sounds like a high-end resort and it is — for...

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